Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Asia, Europe
Types
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Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Tiny
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Thyme
In Hindi
खरबूजा
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Zuckermelone
Thymian
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
Tomillo
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
Tomilho
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
Tymianek
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Thyme
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Crenshaw Melon and Thyme Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Thyme are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Thyme
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.